PNB Apprentice Recruitment Notification 2024

Punjab National Bank (PNB) has released an official notification inviting applications for the recruitment of apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1

PNB Apprentice Recruitment Notification 2024

Punjab National Bank (PNB) has released an official notification inviting applications for the recruitment of apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This notification provides a golden opportunity for Indian citizens to gain hands-on experience and training in the banking sector. The total number of seats available is 2700, distributed across various states and Union Territories (UTs) in India. The online registration for the application process begins on June 30, 2024, and ends on July 14, 2024. The online examination is scheduled for July 28, 2024.

PNB Apprentice Recruitment Key Dates

• Online Registration of Application: June 30, 2024, to July 14, 2024
• Online Examination: July 28, 2024

Application Fees for PNB Recruitment 2024

Application Fees:

• PwBD: ₹400 + GST @18% = ₹472
• Female/SC/ST: ₹600 + GST @18% = ₹708
• GEN/OBC: ₹800 + GST @18% = ₹944
• Note: Fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

PNB Apprentice Application Process

Candidates are required to apply online through the link provided on the official PNB website or through the BFSI SSC of India website. No hard copies of the application or other documents need to be sent to the office.

PNB Apprentice Recruitment Vacancy

Circle-wise and Category-wise Seats for Apprentices

The training seats are allocated across various states and circles, keeping in view the administrative and operational convenience. Below is a detailed breakdown of the seats available:

• Andaman and Nicobar Islands:

  • Kolkata - West Circle: 2 seats (UR)

• Andhra Pradesh:

  • Vijaywada Circle: 14 seats (SC: 2, ST: 1, OBC: 3, EWS: 1, UR: 7, PwBD: 1 VI)
  • Vizag Circle: 13 seats (SC: 2, OBC: 4, EWS: 1, UR: 6)

• Arunachal Pradesh:

  • Dibrugarh Circle: 4 seats (ST: 1, UR: 3)

• Assam:

  • Dibrugarh Circle: 5 seats (SC: 1, ST: 1, OBC: 1, EWS: 1, UR: 2)
  • Guwahati Circle: 9 seats (SC: 1, ST: 1, OBC: 3, UR: 4, PwBD: 1 HI)
  • Jorhat Circle: 4 seats (OBC: 1, UR: 3)
  • Nagaon Circle: 5 seats (SC: 1, ST: 1, OBC: 1, EWS: 1, UR: 2)
  • Silchar Circle: 4 seats (OBC: 1, UR: 3)

• Bihar:

  • Arrah Circle: 7 seats (SC: 1, OBC: 2, UR: 4)
  • Aurangabad (Bihar) Circle: 7 seats (SC: 1, OBC: 2, EWS: 1, UR: 3)
  • Bhagalpur Circle: 5 seats (SC: 1, OBC: 1, EWS: 1, UR: 2)
  • Biharsharif Circle: 6 seats (SC: 1, OBC: 2, UR: 3)
  • Champaran (Motihari) Circle: 13 seats (SC: 2, OBC: 4, EWS: 1, UR: 6, PwBD: 1 ID)
  • Darbhanga Circle: 6 seats (SC: 1, OBC: 2, EWS: 1, UR: 2)

• Chandigarh:

  • Chandigarh Circle: 19 seats (SC: 3, OBC: 5, EWS: 1, UR: 10)

• Chhattisgarh:

  • Bilaspur Circle: 26 seats (SC: 3, ST: 8, OBC: 1, EWS: 3, UR: 11, PwBD: 1 VI)
  • Raipur Circle: 25 seats (SC: 3, ST: 8, OBC: 2, EWS: 2, UR: 10, PwBD: 1 HI)

• Dadra and Nagar Haveli:

  • Surat Circle: 2 seats (UR: 2)

• Daman and Diu:

  • Rajkot Circle: 2 seats (OBC: 1, UR: 1)
  • Surat Circle: 2 seats (UR: 2)

• Delhi:

  • East Delhi Circle: 60 seats (SC: 9, ST: 4, OBC: 16, EWS: 6, UR: 25, PwBD: 1 VI, 1 ID)
  • North Delhi Circle: 28 seats (SC: 4, ST: 2, OBC: 8, EWS: 2, UR: 12, PwBD: 1 VI)
  • South Delhi Circle: 70 seats (SC: 10, ST: 5, OBC: 19, EWS: 7, UR: 29, PwBD: 1 VI, 1 ID)
  • West Delhi Circle: 20 seats (SC: 3, ST: 2, OBC: 5, EWS: 2, UR: 8, PwBD: 1 HI)

PNB Apprentice Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the apprenticeship, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Age Limit: The minimum age is 20 years and the maximum age is 28 years as of January 1, 2024.
• Educational Qualification: Candidates should have completed a graduation degree from a recognized university or institution.

PNB Apprentice Selection Process

The selection process includes:

1. Online Examination: The examination will consist of objective-type questions covering Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, and English Language.
2. Interview: Candidates who qualify for the online examination will be called for an interview.
3. Language Proficiency Test: Candidates will also be tested for proficiency in the local language of the respective state.

PNB Apprentice Salary

Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend during the training period. The duration of the apprenticeship training will be 12 months, during which the apprentices will be given practical training in various banking operations.

Branch Category Stipend (in Rs.)

• Rural/ Semi-Urban - 10,000
• Urban - 12,000
• Metro - 15,000

PNB Apprentice Recruitment Exam Pattern

The online written examination will be an MCQ-based test with the following structure:

• General/Financial Awareness: 25 questions, 25 marks
• General English: 25 questions, 25 marks
• Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude: 25 questions, 25 marks
• Computer Knowledge: 25 questions, 25 marks

Total duration: 60 minutes

PNB Apprentice Recruitment Syllabus

General/Financial Awareness:

• Current Affairs: National and International events
• Banking Awareness: Recent updates in banking
• Financial Terms and Concepts
• Important Financial Institutions

General English:

• Reading Comprehension
• Vocabulary and Grammar
• Error Detection
• Sentence Rearrangement
• Cloze Test

Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude:

• Quantitative Aptitude: Simplification, Data Interpretation, Profit and Loss, Percentage, Ratio and Proportion, Time and Work
• Reasoning Ability: Logical Reasoning, Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations

Computer Knowledge:

• Basics of Computers: Hardware and Software
• Operating Systems
• MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Internet and Networking

Important Links

• PNB Official Website
• Apply Now - BFSI SSC of India Website
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Conclusion

The PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2024 is a great opportunity for aspiring candidates to kickstart their career in the banking sector. With 2700 seats available across various states, this recruitment drive aims to provide comprehensive training and valuable experience to young professionals.